From left to right, it's Moreira, Lima, Izalelt, Zidane, Robben.
Even this seating arrangement has a lot of meaning behind it.
Generally speaking, the one most likely to win the award sits in the middle.
So this year, logically, the order should have been Moreira, Lima, Izalelt, Robben, Zidane, or Robben and Izalelt each taking an end seat so the two kings don't face each other.
Because it's Izalelt vs Robben, and Lima, Zidane, Moreira vs each other.
But right now, that's not how the seats are arranged.
"Did you get the call?" Zidane covered his mouth and quietly spoke to Robben.
"No." Robben replied.
Zidane froze.
No?
As a Golden Ball winner, Zidane knew French Football's usual practice.
They won't spell it out, but before the ceremony they will specially notify the player "most likely to win," and instruct him to make sure he's present.
It's like you ask the doctor if the baby is a boy or a girl, and the doctor tells you to prepare a dress—same logic.
